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Indoor bowling was once viewed as a sedate game played by retirees in members-only clubs, but according to Philip Montgomery, treasurer and longtime member of the Manukau City Indoor Bowling Association, times have changed. “Indoor bowling is not an old person's sport anymore,” he says. … View moreIndoor bowling was once viewed as a sedate game played by retirees in members-only clubs, but according to Philip Montgomery, treasurer and longtime member of the Manukau City Indoor Bowling Association, times have changed. “Indoor bowling is not an old person's sport anymore,” he says. “Increasingly young people are trying their hand at it and discovering the game’s many advantages.”
There is certainly some merit in their view. Currently, more than 300 students are set to participate in the indoor bowls competition for all schools at the AIMS Games to be held in Mount Maunganui from September 10-14, 2018. This will give 11, 12 and 13 year olds an opportunity to compete as an individual or in a team against the best of their age.
Philip, whose parents started indoor bowling at the Holy Cross School more than 55 years ago, is excited by the rising interest in the sport among young people. “This is one of the very few sports the entire family or a group of friends can play together,” he says. “It is therefore very community orientated.”
According to Roberta, it’s not a very strenuous sport but you have to be fit to play. “It’s a physical game that involves a lot of strategy and thinking,” she says.
It’s also very affordable. All equipment is provided at the club and you can show up in flat soled shoes or sneakers. Play starts at 7.30pm in participating clubs and you can choose from several clubs that are convenient. Club membership costs practically nothing and is less than the price of lunch for two people.
The outlook for the sport looks good. There are numerous championships played between local clubs plus Auckland Championships, Representative Games and National Championships are held throughout New Zealand. Players from Holy Cross and St Annes spent Queens Birthday weekend in Christchurch participating at the Catholic Nationals. Players from other local Clubs played at the North Island Championships at Rotorua.
Visit or call our local clubs below:
Howick IBC
Where: Owairoa School, 85 Nelson St
When: Monday
Contact: Neville Spiers (09) 537 1726
Holy Cross IBC
Where: Holy Cross Church Hall, Carruth Road, Papatoetoe
When: Tuesday
Contact: Philip Montgomery 021 250 6979
Howick Club 107 Botany Road, Botany Wednesday
Contact: Gordon Platt (09) 274 8085
Mangere Bridge Plunket IBC
Where: Mangere Memorial Hall, 23 Domain Road, Mangere Bridge
When: Wednesday
Contact: Susan Redfern (09) 636 1296 Waterlea IBC
Waterlea IBC
Where: Mangere Central Hall, 241 Kirkbridge Road, Mangere
When: Wednesday
Contact: Mary Wakefield (09) 535 5107
Papatoetoe Cosmopolitan Club
Where: 53 Rangitoto Road, Papatoetoe
When: Wednesday
Contact: June McCormack 09 267 9607
Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club
Where: 6/10 Alfriston Road, Manurewa
When: Wednesday
Contact: Myrtle Wilson (09) 266 7308
St Anne’s IBC
Where: St Anne’s Church Hall, 126 Russell Road, Manurewa
When: Wednesday
Contact: Brian Fahey (09) 296 0970
Pakuranga IBC
Where: Pakuranga Hall, 346 Pakuranga Road, Pakuranga
When: Thursday
Contact: Graeme Wilson (09) 576 3465
Mangere Central IBC
Where: Mangere Central Hall, 241 Kirkbridge Road, Mangere
When: Thursday
Contact: Mary Wakefield (09) 535 5107
Bowel cancer can develop with no warning signs. Finding it early with the free bowel screening test could save your life.
Within the next two years, everyone aged 60 to 74 who lives in the Counties Manukau area and can receive publicly funded healthcare, will get an invitation letter, a consent … View moreBowel cancer can develop with no warning signs. Finding it early with the free bowel screening test could save your life.
Within the next two years, everyone aged 60 to 74 who lives in the Counties Manukau area and can receive publicly funded healthcare, will get an invitation letter, a consent form and a test kit.
It's important that you do the test as soon as possible, and post it back. The test is easy, clean, and you can do it at home.
To find out more call 0800 924 432, visit www.timetoscreen.nz, or talk to your family doctor.
MIDDLEMORE FOUNDATION PYJAMA DRIVE
CAN WE DO IT? OF COURSE WE CAN! IF WE WORK TOGETHER.
We have seen many times before just how generous the people of Pukekohe are.
As we all know, the nights are getting cold and 213 Franklin children have been identified by their teachers as needing a pair … View moreMIDDLEMORE FOUNDATION PYJAMA DRIVE
CAN WE DO IT? OF COURSE WE CAN! IF WE WORK TOGETHER.
We have seen many times before just how generous the people of Pukekohe are.
As we all know, the nights are getting cold and 213 Franklin children have been identified by their teachers as needing a pair of nice warm pyjamas to keep them toasty on these chilly nights.
We are very grateful for the generous donations we have received so far. These pyjamas go direct to the children in our community who have been identified as needing them now.
Here are numbers and sizes of pyjamas we are short of.
Size
4: Boys x 4
5: Boys x 19, Girls x 4
6: Boys x 16
7: Boys x 13
8: Boys x 15, Girls x 18
9: Girls x 5
10: Boys x 37, Girls x 15
11: Boys x 15, Girls x 15
12: Girls x 20
14: Girls x 3
16: Boys x 4, Girls x 5
Total pairs needed: Boys 125, Girls 88
Pyjamas can be left at Franklin County News, Pukekohe Travel, Top Notch or Pukekohe Anglican Church or text Jan on 0274521 366 and we will arrange for them to be collected. Maybe you could collect some for us at your office or place of work or amongst your friends.
Thank you for supporting our local community as we try to keep our children warm and out of hospital.
This is a Middlemore Foundation project run with our Franklin Health Locality, Pukekohe Community Action and Pukekohe Anglican Church plus our wonderful community.
MANY MANY THANKS
WELL DONE FRANKLIN!
However we are still hoping for more pyjamas
to help keep our children warm and out of hospital on these cold nights.
This week 39 pairs of pyjamas have come in reducing the shortfall from
213 to 174.
When we meet our goal, 403 children will have been provided with
… View moreWELL DONE FRANKLIN!
However we are still hoping for more pyjamas
to help keep our children warm and out of hospital on these cold nights.
This week 39 pairs of pyjamas have come in reducing the shortfall from
213 to 174.
When we meet our goal, 403 children will have been provided with
a new warm pair of pyjamas, as their schools have requested.
Yes in total 190 pairs of pyjamas have been received so far.
We are almost half way.
Pyjamas to go direct to vulnerable children in our community can be left at Pukekohe Travel, Franklin County News, Top Notch or Pukekohe Anglican Church Office.
This project is running in conjunction with the Middlemore foundation.
CURRENT SHORTFALL
Pyjamas shortages
Size Boys Girls
5 13 5
6 15
7 12
8 13
9 15 4
10 33 15
11 15 12
12 16
14 2
16 4
TOTAL 107 67
Hi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a … View moreHi neighbours. We're local and we're proud of it! Come and see us on Great South Road at Manukau. We are New Zealand’s biggest Ford and Mazda dealership. Our goal is to provide a total motoring service of the very highest standard. That's why we offer a 3 Months or 5000kms Mechanical Warranty on all of our used vehicles.
Ask for me, Kevin Jamieson, when you phone 0800 114 443. I'm here to help you buy a used vehicle that's perfect for you.
South Auckland Motors
2 Gladding Place, Manukau
0800 114 443
The Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve in Auckland is covered with dying shellfish - and we need your help to put an end to this. The shellfish beds are decimated and soon the shore birds will be affected as their food sources decline. Marine Reserves are a place for wildlife to live and be protected, … View moreThe Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve in Auckland is covered with dying shellfish - and we need your help to put an end to this. The shellfish beds are decimated and soon the shore birds will be affected as their food sources decline. Marine Reserves are a place for wildlife to live and be protected, not a place to die. This Marine Reserve is a jewel in the crown of the Hauraki Gulf.
Canoe & Kayak has donated $2500.00 to kick off a fundraising campaign to Save the Shellfish.
Your donation will go directly towards helping to raise awareness with the public, developers, Auckland Council, and central Government, and contracting specialists for advice, monitoring, testing and technical support, so the Long Bay Okura Great Park Society can continue to help protect this stunning area.
Join with us and donate to make a difference - thank you for your support.
We want to help you and the communities with messages you want to hear.
Hi Neighbours, I am new to Waiuku and am very happy to be here!
Formerly in the United States, I worked as a small business consultant/coach for growing e-commerce and retail founders before coming to New Zealand. Now that I'm here in Waiuku, I'm keen to get to work on just about … View moreHi Neighbours, I am new to Waiuku and am very happy to be here!
Formerly in the United States, I worked as a small business consultant/coach for growing e-commerce and retail founders before coming to New Zealand. Now that I'm here in Waiuku, I'm keen to get to work on just about anything really.
If you know of or own a small business keen to have a highly experienced business assistant with a strong work ethic, please feel free to make an introduction. Open to short-term project-based work or longer-term full or part-time work as a standard employee.
Also, I've taught violin lessons for several years and would consider accepting a few students who are passionate to learn and committed to practice. All ages encouraged! I can start at 6 or 7 years old depending on the student's attitude and parent's commitment to ensuring consistent practice.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Not sure what to do after high school?
Head to the Franklin Schools’ Careers Expo on Thursday June 21 for a career extravaganza.
St John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms,… View moreSt John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms, St John Youth programme, and a wide range of community and volunteer programmes.
This winter, St John urges the public to prioritise health & wellbeing. The most important thing you can do is be immunised against influenza and seek advice from a health professional if you are unwell. Each winter the surge of 111 ambulance calls continues to increase, which despite St John’s best efforts to triage and treat people in-home, places a lot of pressure on the ambulance service and the hospital emergency departments.
St John has issued five key messages to the public to help them look after themselves and each other this winter – read them here: goo.gl...
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